tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62706731999613157612018-08-28T04:29:01.007-05:00The Curve of the EarthNews from Lubbock, where it's so flat, you can see company coming days before they arrive.Kevin Helmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440352210804363190noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-42442802182092178232012-03-14T14:40:00.001-05:002012-03-14T14:40:01.740-05:00The Return of the Posts<p> This blog has been rather quiet for some time. I am hoping to actually start posting things here again. I've finally found a platform I may enjoy using. Sitting down to write has not been a habit I have been able to maintain as I would like. </p><p>Hopefully, I'll see some of you around here.</p><p>Till then, enjoy this cat in a bucket.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-go6fPYE2FTo/T2DzvePsOII/AAAAAAAABSI/JmHPmVjgN58/s500/Photo%252520Mar%25252010%25252C%2525202012%2525209%25253A46%252520AM.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-go6fPYE2FTo/T2DzvePsOII/AAAAAAAABSI/JmHPmVjgN58/s500/Photo%252520Mar%25252010%25252C%2525202012%2525209%25253A46%252520AM.jpg" id="blogsy-1331753956082.1619" class="alignnone" alt="" width="384" height="512"></a></div><p>&nbsp;</p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-16024294829849148052011-03-22T13:45:00.001-05:002011-03-22T13:45:19.559-05:00Interesting Take on our Connectedness Addiction<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Sometimes, I am jealous of people like the writer of this post. I do remember the time before cell phones and constantly connected life. But, it is too late for me. I am hopelessly hooked to being plugged in. Ah well, back to the bits.</p> <p><a href="http://www.theawl.com/2011/03/my-life-without-a-cell-phone-an-amazing-tale-of-survival">http://www.theawl.com/2011/03/my-life-without-a-cell-phone-an-amazing-tale-of...</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-39208304275448546072011-02-28T17:48:00.001-06:002011-02-28T17:48:07.423-06:00TAKS!!<div class='posterous_autopost'>TAKS ELA tomorrow! So it begins again. God help us</div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-61428031748265223172011-02-21T18:29:00.001-06:002011-02-21T18:29:56.010-06:00Educator Pay<div class='posterous_autopost'>Are you sick of highly paid teachers? Teachers' hefty salaries are driving up taxes, and they only work 9 or10 months a year! It's time we put things in perspective and pay them for what they do - babysit! We can get that for less than minimum wage. That's right. Let's give them $3.00 an hour and only the hours they worked; not any of that silly planning time, or any time they spend before or after school. That would be $19.50 a day (7:45 to 3:00 PM with 45 min. off for lunch and plan-- that equals 6 1/2 hours). Each parent should pay $19.50 a day for these teachers to baby-sit their children. Now how many students do they teach in a day...maybe 30? So that's $19.50 x 30 = $585.00 a day. However, remember they only work 180 days a year!!! I am not going to pay them for any vacations. LET'S SEE.... That's $585 X 180= $105,300 per year. (Hold on! My calculator needs new batteries). What about those special education teachers and the ones with Master's degrees? Well, we could pay them minimum wage ($7.75), and just to be fair, round it off to $8.00 an hour. That would be $8 X 6 1/2 hours X 30 children X 180 days = $280,800 per year. Wait a minute -- there's something wrong here! There sure is! The average teacher's salary (nation wide) is $50,000. $50,000/180 days = $277.77/per day/30 students=$9.25/6.5 hours = $1.42 per hour per student--a very inexpensive baby-sitter and they even EDUCATE your kids!) WHAT A DEAL!!!! Make a teacher smile; repost this to show appreciation for all educators.</div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-57203769889398940322011-02-17T09:43:00.001-06:002011-02-17T09:43:00.376-06:00New York Times Opinion Page on Texas Ed. Issues<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>This opinion piece is pretty interesting. It cuts to the heart of the education issue in Texas and the mess we have gotten ourselves into.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/opinion/17gailcollins.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/opinion/17gailcollins.html</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-16247747518547557582011-02-12T12:02:00.003-06:002011-02-12T12:02:59.895-06:00Back in Lubbock<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/00keven/qbuIGbCeFFrBjudGmlApuzJhAtFxnGpnnoaeCshJsHEbEDigyzhCGvjeDuig/p13.jpg.scaled1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/00keven/qbuIGbCeFFrBjudGmlApuzJhAtFxnGpnnoaeCshJsHEbEDigyzhCGvjeDuig/p13.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" height="374"/></a> </p>Back after a busy and informative trip to TCEA. A lot of great technology tools and ideas for teachers.</div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-52664713394304125362011-02-12T12:02:00.001-06:002011-02-12T12:02:47.469-06:00Back in Lubbock<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/00keven/qbuIGbCeFFrBjudGmlApuzJhAtFxnGpnnoaeCshJsHEbEDigyzhCGvjeDuig/p13.jpg.scaled1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/00keven/qbuIGbCeFFrBjudGmlApuzJhAtFxnGpnnoaeCshJsHEbEDigyzhCGvjeDuig/p13.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" height="374"/></a> </p>Back after a busy and informative trip to TCEA. A lot of great technology tools and ideas for teachers.</div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-72503990597514933232010-04-08T19:15:00.001-05:002010-04-08T19:15:33.998-05:00iPad-Is this the future Tool of Education?I'm Typing this post on the iPad, as the signature suggests. I've been using an iPhone since the first generation came out. The interface of the iPhone has been addictive and natural to me. <br /><br />The screen always seemed a little small.<br /><br />Now, I have my hands on the iPad. When it was first announced, I thought I was looking at a big iPod Touch. Then, the reviews started pouring in on release day. I decided I had to get my hands on it.<br /><br />I have been using it for a little under a week now and have been enjoying every minute of it. Many people wonder what space this device fits into in the world of computing. I feel it fits into the lives of people who desire the best experience in the consumption of media on the planet.<br /><br />Yes, it isn't a full-fledged computer. It doesn't multitask with third party apps, (Yet!). However, the simplicity of the device and the speed and grace of the interface make it the device I reach for to hop online, read e-mail, and enjoy my multimedia collection.<br /><br />I have taken it to school the past two days. I've taken attendance on it. I've taken notes on student assignments on it. However, the big deal is, I've shown it to the kids. They are amazed and thrilled when they see this device. They also, and more importantly, instantly know how to use it. I see the education potential of this device to be limitless. <br /><br />Imagine, all the content necessary in the classroom such as textbooks, videos, calculators, drawing tools, word processors, presentation tools, and other educational applications on one 1.5 lb. device that has an all day battery life. Think of the simplicity of managing one school tool instead of many different and often incompatible systems. Think of a walled application source where any applications used in the school environment are vetted and tested by one of the largest and most successful technology companies in the world before they are ever available for use. <br /><br />I believe the iPad and other similar future devices are the mobile, technology rich classroom of the future. Schools and school districts only need to have the courage to reach out, take a chance, and embrace it.<br /><br />Have a great Friday.<br /><br />CKH<br /><br /><br />-- Post From My iPad<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Lubbock,%20TX&z=10'>Lubbock, TX</a></p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-90888453383991132422009-12-19T16:19:00.001-06:002009-12-19T16:19:58.420-06:00Mama making cookiesMama's making cookies! Being all domestic. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/19/674.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/19/s_674.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-30918403931792679162009-07-07T12:47:00.001-05:002009-07-07T12:47:37.508-05:00Fried Chicken<br />My in-laws are in from Pennsylvania. I made fried chicken last night. Lots & lots of fried chicken. Grandaddy Son's recipe<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/07/276.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/07/s_276.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-14477911179943931822009-06-03T14:33:00.001-05:002009-06-04T08:48:08.537-05:00Moving to a New PlaceWe are still in the maddening process of moving into a new rent house. There is stuff everywhere. I am cutting flooring and putting it down. It will look nice and neat. Someday. Not today.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/00keven/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCPKR_bXVtKmDKw#5343248063062759538"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5EvgLJHELnU/SicHzbmmWHI/AAAAAAAAABY/I0vUmSoIPxo/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 289px; height: 386px;" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/00keven/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCPKR_bXVtKmDKw#5343248075963442546"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5EvgLJHELnU/SicH0LqXJXI/AAAAAAAAABc/fguT38NeuSk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 343px; height: 260px;" border="0" /></a></center><br />These pics were taken last week. A tiger lily in our front yard and a little lady flirting with Aslan. How hospitable of her. I've never been to home improvement stores this much. Ever. Back to work. Have a great week.<br /><br />-- come to Lubbock. We have wind!Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-92222597895655876572009-05-30T12:32:00.002-05:002009-06-04T08:50:44.610-05:00Yay. The best 2 months begin!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5EvgLJHELnU/SifRHn8cdnI/AAAAAAAAABg/nlwwNwbEztM/s1600-h/IMG_3825.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 456px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5EvgLJHELnU/SifRHn8cdnI/AAAAAAAAABg/nlwwNwbEztM/s400/IMG_3825.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343469411810178674" border="0" /></a><br />School's out for summer! We graduated the class of 2009 last night. Now I have all this free time!<br /><br />To tell the truth, I don't really like summer break. You begin to feel disconnected. I have the same feelings about it as holidays. I'd rather be working. In the summer, I'm home and often trying to find things to do.<br /><br />Also, graduation is depressing. I have to say goodbye to students I have enjoyed watching and working with for years, and now I will only see them occasionally, if at all. It's like going to a funeral. Oh well, that's the only constant in life. Change. Congratulations class of '09. Now you are not seniors anymore. You're freshmen. Ain't life grand?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />-- come to Lubbock. We have wind!Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-26619952122083617872009-05-08T13:35:00.002-05:002009-05-08T13:36:32.778-05:00Never Argue with a WomanMy wife sent me this message. I think it's her in a boat. It was too funny, and I had to post it. Enjoy.<br /><br />Never Argue with a Woman <br /><br /><br /><br /> One morning, the husband returns the boat to their lakeside<br /><br />cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. <br /><br /><br /><br />Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. =20<br /><br /><br />She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up,<br /><br />and begins to read her book. <br /><br />The peace and solitude are magnificent.<br /><br />Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat. <br /><br /><br />He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good<br />morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?' <br /><br /><br /><br /> 'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?') <br /><br /><br />'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her.<br /><br />'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.'<br /><br /><br />'Yes, but I see you have all the equipment.<br />For all I know you could start at any moment.<br />I'll have to take you in and write you up.' <br /><br /><br /><br />'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with<br /><br />sexual assault,' says the woman. <br /><br /><br /><br /> 'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden. <br /><br /><br /><br /> 'That's true, but you have all the equipment.<br /> For all I know you could start at any moment.' <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> 'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left. <br /><br /><br /> MORAL: <br /> Never argue with a woman who reads. <br /><br /><br />It's likely she can also think.Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-18355496426052016482009-04-22T17:40:00.001-05:002009-04-22T17:40:37.716-05:00Matt's InterviewMatt's interview with Evan Onstot went well. I think he had fun, and it appeared that Evan had fun as well. <br /><br />It will air on KLBK news in the next few weeks. I look forward to seeing how it comes out. <br /><br />Wow. It's hot today. <br /><br /><br />-- come to Lubbock. We have wind!<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-78423765294532977602009-04-16T21:23:00.003-05:002009-04-16T21:27:21.861-05:00C. C. in her Command Center<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5EvgLJHELnU/Sefo88G636I/AAAAAAAAABQ/DjXfbVRUbdQ/s1600-h/IMG_0002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5EvgLJHELnU/Sefo88G636I/AAAAAAAAABQ/DjXfbVRUbdQ/s400/IMG_0002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325481218013847458" border="0" /></a><br />C. C. has obviously adjusted to living with the rest of us.<br /><br />Here she is working on hiding in her tent which she hopes will camouflage her from the rest of us.<br /><br />Why am I posting this in the middle of a tornado warning?Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-38356273680999835312009-04-02T20:37:00.002-05:002009-04-02T20:41:01.333-05:00Matthew Dohm's Deviant Art CollectionOne of the students at the high school where I teach has been given the honor of receiving an award at Carnegie Hall in NYC in June for his artwork. I have worked with him the last two years and his art teacher and I are very excited for him. A few examples of his work can be seen by clicking the link below.<br /><br />Needless to say, I am extremely proud of him. Especially due to the fact that he is a sophomore in high school.<br /><br />Click the link below to see his Deviant Art collection.<br /><br /><a href="http://matthewmaggot.deviantart.com/gallery/">http://matthewmaggot.deviantart.com/gallery/</a>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-58405277858414356322009-03-28T17:53:00.001-05:002009-03-28T17:53:04.188-05:00The DancersMy kids performed their One Act play contest production for the community yesterday. There were<br /> a few missteps but I'm pretty pleased with where we are. We will go to district contest on Friday April the 3rd at Midland Lee High School. We go on stage at 6 pm. Regardless of the judges decision, I am very proud of my kids' production of Horton Foote's "The Dancers". These are a few pictures from yesterday's pre-performance rehearsal.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/28/217.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/28/s_217.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/28/218.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/28/s_218.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/28/219.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/28/s_219.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-54331246821229536552009-03-17T16:54:00.002-05:002009-03-17T16:57:48.884-05:00Well, I'm making corned beef and cabbage with experimental red boiled potatoes for dinner tonight.<div><br /></div><div>Gotta celebrate St. Patrick's Day now don't we.</div><div><br /></div><div>I went to a little shop in Lubbock today that has refreshments yearly on St. Paddy's Day. I won a cross for Becky's wall just because I was there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ah, the luck of the Irish. I feel the McMillon in me coming out. So, it's off to dinner and a nip of Irish whiskey. Erin Go Bragh! </div><div><br /></div><div>Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day. And pinch the non-participants! They deserve it!</div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-60440450356260021252009-03-16T14:52:00.001-05:002009-03-16T14:52:47.590-05:00Look at ChairmanAin't he precious. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/16/146.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/16/s_146.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Dust...Dust...<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-57371279372873266992009-03-15T14:09:00.001-05:002009-03-15T14:09:59.854-05:00Me and the New KidDaddy & C.C.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/15/104.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/15/s_104.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Dust...Dust...<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-15890114841151921622009-03-15T13:46:00.001-05:002009-03-15T13:46:27.367-05:00Spring Break is Upon UsWell, break is here. I have lots of work to do over this week. It will take a lot of willpower to get everything done and not sit around on my butt doing nothing. We'll see how it goes. <br /><br /><br />-- Dust...Dust...<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-78616346502620711362009-03-14T19:04:00.000-05:002009-03-14T19:09:13.507-05:00New iPhone blogging platformI'm seeing if this blog software is worth the bucks I spent on it. I <br />don't know...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/14/263.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/03/14/s_263.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10200721937678105299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-12454903131394143012009-03-07T12:32:00.000-06:002009-03-07T12:38:29.957-06:00First Day of Bidness<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KIgRAtNDd2g/SbK9fepmbHI/AAAAAAAAAF4/OdnEbp5LRYo/s1600-h/photo-785688.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KIgRAtNDd2g/SbK9fepmbHI/AAAAAAAAAF4/OdnEbp5LRYo/s320/photo-785688.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310515259124378738" /></a></p><br/><br/>Becky and our friend Pam decided to try selling their wares today at one of the local flea markets. Pam is selling decorative storage items and Becky her handmade earrings. Business is slow right now, but maybe it'll pick up. The wind isn't a big help! Stay tuned...<div class="iblogger-footer"><br clear="all"/><p style="text-align:right;font-size:10px;">[Posted with <a href="http://illuminex.com/iBlogger/index.html">iBlogger</a> from my iPhone]</p><br/></div>Kevin Helmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440352210804363190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-32734107668624755092009-02-26T23:01:00.000-06:002009-02-26T23:06:33.324-06:00Maybe CC was the wrong name<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KIgRAtNDd2g/Sadzjhj7-6I/AAAAAAAAAFo/cW_K_YWaAcQ/s1600-h/photo-762685.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KIgRAtNDd2g/Sadzjhj7-6I/AAAAAAAAAFo/cW_K_YWaAcQ/s320/photo-762685.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307337740021136290" /></a></p><br/><br/>She is mean to the other kids. And sometimes, she's mean to me. <br/><br/>The moustache may represent a different world history figure. <br/><br/>She may have us goose-stepping towards Paris tomorrow. <br/><br/> <div class="iblogger-footer"><br clear="all"/><p style="text-align:right;font-size:10px;">[Posted with <a href="http://illuminex.com/iBlogger/index.html">iBlogger</a> from my iPhone]</p><br/></div>Kevin Helmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440352210804363190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270673199961315761.post-79299289347866561132009-02-26T22:34:00.000-06:002009-02-26T22:41:17.603-06:00nine inch nailsSometimes when I listen to NIN, all I can think about is escaping. The days grow longer and more repetitive. Everything seems confused and out of sync. It makes me want to run away and not know. <br/><br/>But, that's the trick. To face the absurdity of our daily reality is to walk through and bear it's unending drone. To run away is to be a coward. To trudge through it is to be a soldier. To find the nuggets of gold in it is to be a seeker. I choose to be a seeker. <br/><div class="iblogger-footer"><br clear="all"/><p style="text-align:right;font-size:10px;">[Posted with <a href="http://illuminex.com/iBlogger/index.html">iBlogger</a> from my iPhone]</p><br/></div><br />Kevin Helmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440352210804363190noreply@blogger.com0